Chapter 2 Shangyuan Festival
Emperor Zhao Jiu, who had lifted the siege of Hangzhou, rested peacefully in the palace for a night of peace. He slept very soundly because his pillow was very comfortable. He clamped it tightly with two big pillows, which was so big and soft... Ah, it was fragrant and sweet.
The next day, Zhao Jiu stood up refreshedly. In a whirlwind atmosphere, Pan hurriedly put away the rope under the bed, and then hid the maid's uniform of the barbarian in the deepest part of the wardrobe, and no outsiders were allowed to touch it.
As for her, she was simply wearing too simple and too easy to wear. She looked at all the things she should not be exposed.
Today is the Shangyuan Festival on the first lunar month of the Song Dynasty. The Shangyuan Festival is of religious significance in Japan. According to historical records, during the Ming Dynasty of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the emperor once prayed for the prosperity of Buddhism in order to burn lamps and offer lanterns to the Buddha, especially on the Shangyuan Festival, for people to visit.
Ancient Chinese religions were mainly Buddhism and Taoism. Taoism combined the lighting activities with the celebration of the birthday of the Heavenly Lord on January 15th.
The decoration of Lantern Festival is also mainly based on stories of gods. So the temple lights and lights naturally to worship Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and the decoration is mainly based on stories of Buddhism. I hope that when I am having fun with the people, the people can understand religious beliefs through religious art.
On the one hand, in order to heal the pain in Hangzhou City, on the other hand, Zhao Jiu decided to formally form his Taoism and prepare to search for disciples with Taoism nationwide.
You can't take your grandfather-in-law and five minions to conquer the world every day. On this day, Zhao Jiu made an exquisite Kongming lantern for the birthday of the Taoist Heavenly Lord.
The people, dignitaries, civil and military ministers in the whole city of Hangzhou were all called to participate in this grand event, on the one hand, to dilute the pain caused by the war, and on the other hand, to stabilize the rule of the Song Dynasty.
Although the Jin soldiers retreated, the south still left a big mess, with rebels everywhere and bandits everywhere.
People set up lights and decorate lights in palaces, streets, temples, and their own residences, and they also set up lanterns, lamps, lamp wheels, lamp trees, and lanterns that leap in the shape of dragons, phoenixes, tigers and leopards.
The fire trees and silver flowers decorated with the city are magnificent, and the temples also display candles and lanterns with religious stories, which are as bright as day and all night long.
On this day, the court will make an exception to allow the people to travel all night. People put down their work, reunite with their families and prepare food for festivals, such as cooking glutinous rice into pills, which can be added with sugar water or mixed meat to make soup, and taste various rare fruits, such as golden oranges, olives, and green oranges.
After dinner, people would bring their own lanterns to the street to watch the lanterns. The streets were crowded with people, and the water was blocked and lively.
Jin Wushu, who had just withdrawn from Hangzhou City, also received a report from the cavalry behind him. The Song Dynasty's army did not pursue him, but instead entered Hangzhou City to repair it.
Moreover, there were not many troops entering Hangzhou City this time. According to the reports of those bribed spies, although the emperor of the Song Dynasty arrived, he brought not many troops.
Jin Wushu said gritting his teeth:
"How annoying, it's just one step away. I actually let the Southern Barbarian Emperor deceive him. It turned out to be a suspicious plan, which is annoying and hateful."
Deputy General Ali looked up at the sky. When the marching war was fought, he could not let his marshal laugh. Sure enough, something happened to him. Why has he not done anything since September this year?
Every time, they lose first and then win, and then lose. What kind of battle is this?
"Marson, otherwise we will fight back now to see if we can find an opportunity to capture the Emperor of the Song Dynasty alive. And today is the Song Dynasty's people's Day in the Lantern Festival. I believe they are not much prepared, so we can take down the city of Hangzhou in one fell swoop."
The fourth prince Jin Wushu felt very tired and did not raise his eyelids, but just closed his eyes and said:
"As soon as we work, we will lose again, and we will exhaust each other. Do you don't understand the simplest military tactics of the Han people? We no longer have this breath to fight. In fact, we have exhausted this breath under Jiankang City.
This battle in Hangzhou is just a reflection of the future. If you really fight, would you want these tens of thousands of troops?
Ali, our retreat has been cut off, so we have to retreat back to the north as soon as possible.”
Jin Wushu also understood why he ordered the quick withdrawal of Hangzhou City. The soldiers below did not object. Instead, many people were glad that it was, which means that the people were dispersed and the team was difficult to lead.
Not to mention the depressed Jin soldiers, the Han generals and Han surrendered ministers were also particularly depressed. Xu Dekai, Lu Hui, Kong Yanzhou, Li Cheng and others were all extremely depressed.
Xu Dekai, who was more cruel to himself and to outsiders, said directly:
"Master, today is the Spring Festival, and Hangzhou is obviously awesome. Zhao Gou, the official in the Song Dynasty, looks very reckless, but in fact he is meticulous and cannot expose himself to danger. Otherwise, how can he explain this series of chaotic battles and cowardly battles?
However, other prefectures and counties in the Song Dynasty are not necessarily the case. We can unexpectedly take down several prefectures and states, restore morale, and supplement the supply of nutrients."
Ali looked at the map and said:
"Fourth Prince, now our road to the north is bound to pass through Zhenjiang Prefecture. I think we must raid Zhenjiang Prefecture, which is not far from us."
Jin Wushu subconsciously touched his chin.
"Zhenjiang Prefecture, it seems that Han Shizhong is the one who guards this place? Han Shizhong is a tough guy. It is difficult to deal with their troops. Can Zhenjiang take it down?"
"Report, Fourth Prince, good news. Han Shizhong ran to Xiuzhou to celebrate the Lantern Festival. Now he is not in Zhenjiang at all. Without this tiger, Zhenjiang Mansion is at his fingertips?"
Suddenly, a thousand households came to the camp and said confidently.
"You can plan and bring the map to this prince."
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When the city of Hangzhou was still in the daytime, the whole city began to become lively. Everyone knew that the government had returned to Hangzhou City. It was because the government had killed the Jin soldiers away that the Jin soldiers failed and the people avoided the tragedy of being massacred.
Under Konoha's crazy propaganda, Zhao Jiu's reputation in Jiangnan was getting higher and higher. In addition, he defeated Jin Wushu repeatedly and fought several beautiful battles. Now everyone is increasingly convinced that Zhao Jiu is a wise ruler.
Not only the people and peddlers, but even the civil servants in the court gradually changed their views. Although the officials today are a little impulsive and reckless, they even value warriors too much.
But they had to admit in their hearts that the current situation was inseparable from the Zhao Guan family, although the official family's temperament was a little unrestrained.
It's a bit like the Emperor Shenzong is not easy to control, but he has indeed changed the situation in the Song Dynasty and allowed the Song Dynasty to continue.
Just in the square in Hangzhou, Zhao Jiu did something sensational to all his husbands. Zhao Jiu began to openly promote himself as a Taoist disciple of Li Er, a Taoist disciple. He once learned immortal arts in his dreams, and then he had the current situation.
On this day of the Lantern Festival, the Zhao official family wanted to demonstrate immortal skills to the people in public. When the news came, all the civil and military officials inside and outside the court were shocked.
If a country is about to perish, there will be evil spirits.
I’m afraid that another Huizong has emerged in our Song Dynasty?
Chapter completed!